SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL

PURPOSE:

To identify policies and elements of the County-wide Training Program administered by the County Personnel Department.


LEGAL BASIS:

Civil Service Rule IX, Training, which provides that the Personnel Director is responsible for general training programs for County employees.


POLICY:

1. The County-wide Training Program provides in-service training for regular (non-extra help) County employees at all levels in a variety of subject matter areas, including: specific job skills development, supervisory and management training, safety training, First Aid, Spanish language, equal employment opportunity/non-discrimination, sexual harassment, disability and cultural awareness, and career development. Policies for the training program are established by the Training Task Force, comprised of representatives from SEIU Local 415, Operating Engineers Local #3, County Management Association, The County Administrative Office, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Office. Staff for the training program are included in budget 13100 (Personnel); funds for training consultants and materials are provided in budget 13200 (County Training Program).
   
   
2. Drawing upon input from a variety of sources, the Training Task Force periodically assesses training needs for County employees and makes changes in the composition of classes offered. Classes are offered in the Spring and Fall of each year, within budgetary limits established by the Board. At the beginning of each Spring and Fall "semester" brochures of course offering are sent to each regular County employee along with enrollment forms.
   
   
3. The brochures for each semester contains specific enrollment information and instructions, and an enrollment form. Supervisory authorization is required on the enrollment form. However, should a supervisor not authorize any course for an employee, for a reason other than business necessity, the employee may appeal to their appointing authority (usually the Department Head) or his/her designee. If the appointing authority or his/her designee do not authorize the employee to attend the course, the employee may appeal to the Training Task Force through the Personnel Director or the Director's designee, the Training Analyst in the Personnel Department.